Finding the Metro Ticket Counter

You will need to buy a ticket or pass to ride the Paris Metro. You can purchase tickets from the coin-operated ticket machines. However, not all ticket machines give change, so if you don’t have exact change, go to the ticket counter.

At the ticket counter a Metro employee should be able to assist you; some do speak English. You can pay for your ticket there with euros, or a U.S. or European credit card. Some ticket windows close by 10 p.m., even though the trains run later.

Tickets

Ticket T+ is a single ticket valid for one trip or journey

Carnet (kar-ney) is a book of 10 individual tickets (25% discount)

Passes

Mobilis (mo-be-lis) is a one-day pass

Paris Visite (vee-zeet) is a multi-day pass

Navigo Découverte (NAH-vee-go DAY-coo-vairt) is a weekly or monthly pass

Note: Return immediately to the ticket counter for assistance if you have any problems with your ticket or pass.